DirectAccess

Information Technology

DirectAccess allows connectivity for remote users to UT Tyler's network resources, such as Shared Drives, P drive, etc.

How to Connect to DirectAccess:

Click on the wireless icon to view additional Internet access options

Select UT Tyler DirectAccess Connection

A new window will open > click on Action Needed to view more instructions

DirectAccess lets you know that you need to sign in > click Continue




Windows Security pop-up will notify you to enter your credentials > click OK

Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete on your keyboard to continue

After you press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, the screen will go black with the exception of the DirectAccess screen requesting a One-time password. 

VERY IMPORTANT:

• Have your cell phone ready because you will be asked to authenticate with DUO
• For the One-time password, you must type the word push (as seen in the image below). As you type, you will only see asterisk symbol (^) and not the word "push" > click OK

You will receive a notification from DUO on your phone > press Approve

You can check if you are successfully connected to DirectAccess by clicking again on the wireless icon. You will then see:

NOTE: If you are having issues connecting to DirectAccess, sometimes simply restarting the computer can resolve the problem.

 

How to Disconnect from DirectAccess:

1. Click on the wireless icon
2. Select UT Tyler DirectAccess Connection Connected
3.  In the new window, click on UT Tyler DirectAccess Connection Connected to view more options
4. Click Disconnect